Why is Wafers Sandwich Cocoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, wheat flour, palm‑oil fractions, cocoa powder and several food‑tech ingredients; the label lists additives such as sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), emulsifiers (lecithin), ammonium bicarbonate and flavorings, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 35 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 16 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; although its salt level (0.42 g) is low, the overall high energy and fat load are not recommended for hypertension‑focused diets.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No; it contains wheat flour (gluten), milk powder and lecithin derived from soy, so it is neither gluten‑free nor vegan, and with 61 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is far from low‑carb.

Roshen • 142g

Вафлі "Wafers Sandwich Cocoa", з какао

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Roshen’s Wafers “Sandwich Cocoa” are chocolate‑filled wafer biscuits that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes PNNS groups. With a Nutri‑Score of E and classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), they contain very high levels of sugar (35.3 g) and saturated fat (16 g) per 100 g, moderate protein (5.6 g), and modest dietary fiber (4.2 g), while the added‑sugar estimate reaches about 38 g. The product supplies 505 kcal per 100 g, making it a dense energy source but offering limited nutritional balance, so it is best enjoyed occasionally rather than as a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal505 kcal

Fat25.4 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates61.6 g

Sugars35.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar chocolate‑stuffed wafers (≈29 g sugars, 18 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 2 g salt per 100 g), this Roshen wafer provides roughly 35 g sugars, 25 g fat and 16 g saturated fat, while its salt content (0.42 g) is considerably lower.

Ingredients

Цукор, борошно пшеничне, жир рослинний (негідрогенізовані пальмова, пальмоядрова олії), крохмаль пшеничний, какао-порошок зі зниженим вмістом жиру 8%, молоко сухе незбиране, олія кокосова, емульгатори лецитини (містить сою), розпушувачі (гідрокарбонат амонію, гідрокарбонат натрію), екстракт ячмінно-солодовий, сіль, ароматизатор,

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